TOKYO -- Japan needs 13 million N95 masks in the coming months to fight the coronavirus pandemic. It can secure only 700,000 this month.
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As N95 masks run out, Japan turns to handful of domestic suppliers
Expansion hindered by lack of technology and post-pandemic oversupply fears
A global race is on to secure personal protective equipment like masks and face shields, leading to a shortage in many countries. © Reuters
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